Essentials Of Christian Community

Author : Brett McCracken
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433554285

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Uncomfortable by Brett McCracken Pdf

Does your church make you uncomfortable? It’s easy to dream about the “perfect” church—a church that sings just the right songs set to just the right music before the pastor preaches just the right sermon to a room filled with just the right mix of people who happen to agree with you on just about everything. Chances are your church doesn’t quite look like that. But what if instead of searching for a church that makes us comfortable, we learned to love our church, even when it’s challenging? What if some of the discomfort that we often experience is actually good for us? This book is a call to embrace the uncomfortable aspects of Christian community, whether that means believing difficult truths, pursuing difficult holiness, or loving difficult people—all for the sake of the gospel, God’s glory, and our joy.

Author : David Ford,Dennis L. Stamps
Publisher : Burns & Oates
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:39015037807651

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Essentials of Christian Community by David Ford,Dennis L. Stamps Pdf

Brings together many of the world's leading theologians to explore one of Professor Hardy's key themes: how the Christian community exists in relation to society.

Author : Stanley James Grenz,William Carl Placher
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0664223958

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Essentials of Christian Theology by Stanley James Grenz,William Carl Placher Pdf

This splendid introductory textbook for Christian theology presents two essays by leading scholars on each of the major theological questions. William Placher provides an excellent discussion of the history and current state of each doctrine while the essays explore the key elements and contemporary issues relating to these important theological concepts.

Author : David F. Ford,Dennis Lee Stamps
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:931392026

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Essentials of Christian Community by David F. Ford,Dennis Lee Stamps Pdf

Author : Michael Horton
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310525073

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Core Christianity by Michael Horton Pdf

What beliefs are core to the Christian faith? This book is here to help you understand the reason for your hope as a Christian so that you can see it with fresh sight and invite others into the conversation. A lot of Christians take their story—the narratives that give rise to their beliefs—for granted. They pray, go to church, perhaps even read their Bible. But they might be stuck if a stranger asked them to explain what they believe and why they believe it. Author, pastor, and theologian Mike Horton unpacks the essential and basic beliefs that all Christians share in a way that is easy to understand and applicable to our lives today. And in a way that will make you excited to be a Christian! Core Christianity covers topics like: Jesus as both fully God and fully man. The doctrine of the Trinity. The goodness of God despite a broken world. The ways God speaks. The meaning of salvation. What is the Christian calling? Includes discussion questions for individual or group use. This introduction to the basic doctrines of Christianity is perfect for those who are new to the faith, as well as those who have an interest in deepening their understanding of what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ.

Author : Palmer Becker
Publisher : MennoMedia, Inc.
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2017-03-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781513800448

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Anabaptist Essentials by Palmer Becker Pdf

What is the essence of Anabaptism? Jesus. Community. Reconciliation. These sum up the core values of Anabaptist faith and life, writes pastor Palmer Becker in this concise new resource. In Anabaptist Essentials, Becker introduces readers to the key convictions and practices of Anabaptism, the Christian tradition of the Amish, Mennonites, and Brethren in Christ. From the believers within a sixteenth-century movement to those today who try to follow Jesus, create community, and practice peace, Anabaptists have a rich witness to offer the wider world. Designed for study by small groups and for use as a resource for Christian formation and conversation, this clear, readable guide to what makes Anabaptism unique will equip readers to live out a more radical commitment to Jesus.

Author : David S. Dockery
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2011-03-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433673399

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Christian Leadership Essentials by David S. Dockery Pdf

Christian Leadership Essentials finds university president David S. Dockery assembling a great wealth of tried and true insights on the distinctive methods of leading Christian organizations and institutions. No matter how much experience a faith-based leader may already have, there are plenty of fresh thoughts and indispensable guiding principles here on topics including finance and budget planning, mission and vision, employee relations, theological foundations, mentoring, crisis management, and more. A majority of the nineteen contributors are active academic presidents, including Robert B. Sloan (Houston Baptist University; "A Biblical Model of Leadership"), Judson Carlberg (Gordon College; "Managing the Organization"), Jon Wallace (Azusa Pacific University; "Financial Oversight and Budget Planning"), Evans Whitaker (Anderson University [South Carolina]; "Development, Campaigns, and Building Projects"), Carl Zylstra (Dordt College; "Accreditation and Government Relations"), Jim Edwards (Anderson University [Indiana]; "Relationships with Multiple and Various Constituencies"), Phil Eaton (Seattle Pacific University; "Employee Relations in a Grace-filled Community"), Barry Corey (Biola University; "Engaging the Culture"), and Randall O'Brien (Carson-Newman College; "The Leader as Mentor and Pastor").

Author : Karl Vaters
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802496362

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Small Church Essentials by Karl Vaters Pdf

Do you lead a small church? Big churches get all the love. Articles, books, conferences—they mostly feature leaders of large congregations. Yet big churches are a small part of the ecclesial landscape. In fact, more than 90 percent of churches have fewer than 200 people. That means small churches play a big part in what God is doing. Small Church Essentials is for leaders of these smaller congregations. It encourages them to steward their role well, debunking myths about small churches while offering principles for leading a dynamic, healthy small church. Based on the popular six-hour lecture that Karl Vaters delivers to church leaders across the country, Small Church Essentials will affirm small church leaders and show them how to identify what they do well, and how to do it even better. Readers will: Be assured that leading a small congregation does not make them ministry failures Come away inspired to lead with passion, regardless the size of their church Have field-tested principles for leading a church in their context Possess new metrics for biblically measuring vitality in small churches Have a toolkit of resources to use in their everyday ministry Karl Vaters has been a small church pastor for 30 years, is the author of The Grasshopper Myth: Big Churches, Small Churches, and the Small Thinking that Divides Us (2013), and travels extensively to churches and conferences to speak about leading a small church well. If you are pastoring a small church, this book will be a breath of fresh air. It will affirm your calling while giving you fresh tools to help you lead. It will help you: Stop believing lies about small churches Lead your church to fulfill the role only small churches can Understand your congregation’s strengths and weaknesses Turn around a dying or unhealthy church Identify good trends and bad in church and culture

Author : Michael Anthony,James R. Estep
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2005-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780805431230

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Management Essentials for Christian Ministries by Michael Anthony,James R. Estep Pdf

Contributors represent a diverse denominational cross section and include Dennis Williams, Gary Bredfelt, Gordon Coulter, Michael J. Anthony, James Estep, Jr., Jane Carr, Mark Henze, Mark Simpson, Michelle Anthony, Richard Leyda, and Tony Buchanaan.

Author : Roger E. Olson
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310521563

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The Essentials of Christian Thought by Roger E. Olson Pdf

Or at least, such an outlook should unite Christians of all theological and church backgrounds. However, alternate visions of reality often infect and corrupt Christians’ thinking. In The Essentials of Christian Thought, eminent theologian and church historian Roger Olson outlines the basic perspective on the world that all Christians, regardless of the place and time in which they are born, have historically held. This underlying metaphysic accords with all orthodox theologies, whether Calvinist or Arminian, Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, or Protestant, but it separates Christianity from other religious and secular perspectives. It is, quite simply, the essential requirement of a Christian view of the world. Bold and incisive, The Essentials of Christian Thought will prompt thoughtful readers and students to more consciously appropriate the core of their faith, guarding against ideas that subtly but necessarily invite compromise.

Author : Collin Hansen,Jonathan Leeman
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2021-07-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433579592

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Rediscover Church by Collin Hansen,Jonathan Leeman Pdf

"A Christian without a church is a Christian in trouble." Since a global pandemic abruptly closed places of worship, many Christians have skipped church life, even neglecting virtual services. But this was a trend even before COVID-19. Polarizing issues, including political and racial strife, convinced some people to pull away from the church and one another. Now it's time to recommit to gathering as brothers and sisters in Christ. In Rediscover Church, Collin Hansen and Jonathan Leeman discuss why church is essential for believers and God's mission. Through biblical references and personal stories, they show readers God's true intention for corporate gathering: to spiritually strengthen members as individuals and the body of Christ. In an age of church-shopping and livestreamed services, rediscover why the future of the church relies on believers gathering regularly as the family of God. Published in partnership with the Gospel Coalition and 9Marks.

Author : John MacArthur
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433571886

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Essential Christian Doctrine by John MacArthur Pdf

A Concise Summary of Biblical Truth by John MacArthur Doctrine not only equips you with more knowledge about God, it also shapes your affections toward him and directs your actions for him—but it can be difficult to know where to begin. This concise handbook, developed from John MacArthur's larger work Biblical Doctrine, is an entry point for studying theological topics such as the Bible, the Holy Spirit, the church, and more. As MacArthur walks through the essentials of the Christian faith doctrine by doctrine, he'll not only encourage your heart and mind, but also empower you to proclaim the faith that was "once for all delivered to the saints" (Jude 3).

Author : Renovare
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780062098665

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25 Books Every Christian Should Read by Renovare Pdf

From the creators of Devotional Classics and Spiritual Classics comes 25 Books Every Christian Should Read, the definitive guide to the most spiritually influential and important books for Christians to read. Renovaré, a community of Christians promoting personal and spiritual renewal, put together a prestigious editorial board including Richard Foster, Dallas Willard, Phyllis Tickle, and Richard Rohr, resulting in this wonderful resource for exploring the richness of the Christian tradition.

Author : Julie A. Gorman
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2002-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781585585533

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Community That Is Christian by Julie A. Gorman Pdf

Over the past thirty years there has been a boom in small groups, both in society at large and within the church. From Bible studies to MOPS to Alcoholics Anonymous, it is estimated that four out of ten Americans belong to a small group that meets regularly for the care and support of its members. But are these groups creating true, biblical community, or do they settle for self-focus and personal gain? Julie Gorman has studied small groups for decades and presents her analysis, insights, and suggestions in Community That Is Christian, an essential resource for building community in church-based small groups. This comprehensive book serves both as a text for those who equip leaders or lead small groups and as an interactive manual for small-group members, helping them transform their relationships into Christ-centered community. The book begins with biblical support for coming together, contrasting it with our often individualistic mind-set that undermines community. Gorman then sets forth the goals of community and describes the process of transformation. She draws from extensive research to address the why and the how of small-group ministry, giving special attention to gender and cultural distinctions. Community That Is Christian provides readers with charts, discussion questions, and inventories to further help them establish community within their small groups.

Author : Norman L. Geisler
Publisher : Rose Publishing
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2022-05-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781596365810

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Essential Doctrine Made Easy by Norman L. Geisler Pdf

This handy pamphlet is perfect for anyone who wants to know the basic doctrines of the Christian faith. These key beliefs of Christianity are embraced by Christians around the world. Today's churches are filled with people who are passionate about being Christians, but who may not know what exactly they believe. The author is Dr. Norman Geisler, Professor of Theology and Apologetics and co-founder of Southern Evangelical Seminary in Charlotte, NC. Topics covered in this pamphlet include: God's Unity---There is only one God God's Tri-unity---One God in three Persons Christ's Virgin Birth Human Depravity---No one can win God's favor by their own efforts Christ's Sinlessness Christ's Deity Christ's Humanity Necessity of God's Grace Necessity of Faith Christ's Atoning Death Christ's Bodily Resurrection Christ's Bodily Ascension Christ's Intercession Christ's Second Coming Inspiration of Scriptures The physical pamphlet version is 8 1/2 by 5 1/2 inches folded, which fits in most Bibles; it unfolds to 33 inches long. The e-book and/or digital versions can be scrolled or zoomed.